The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1887-07-14

ruled by a ring of monopolists. We
have organized an Alliance of far
mers. We must work and keep it up
and make it grow. Meet and discuss
questions of interest, which are al
ways plenty among farmers Our
enemies say they can safely plumber
farmers because they can not combine
even for their own protection, aud
they have a good precedent. But
believe The day is not tar distant
when the rights of the farmers and
laborers Will be recognized lnsthe halls
of legislation. Then, l say again, let
us organize and work together, and
the victory is sure"
Hon. kittel Halyorson was called
upon to give an account OF his stew
ardship as a member of the legisla-
ture. He said his record was open
to inspection, and it was not for him
to say that the trust had been wisely
administered. He felt there were
powerful influences brought to bear
by the lobby against the farmers. On
the other hand there were some eff
fective working farmers on the
ground all the, tim land he believed it
was wise policy to send clear-head-
ed farmers to st. Paul at every ses-
sion to look after legislation. Mr..
Halyorson did not speak often durin G
the session, but he always voted
right.
| Mr.. Atwood was called upon, and
he gave an outline of the action
of committee appointed by the State
Alliance to bring about better state
of affairs so far.as railroad transport
tation is concerned. ...t
1t was moved by Mr.. Atwood that
the second annual meeting of the
Alliance be held the second Tuesday
in June, 1888. 1t was adopted.
Albany was designated as the
place for holding such meeting. 1t
was moved that the next special
meeting be held, subject to call, at
Albany.
1t was moved that the president.
vice-president, secretary, treasurer
and lecturer constitute the executive
committee of the Alliance. 1t was so
ordered.
The comm ittee on resolutions re-
ported as follows:
RESOLVED, that we view with satisfaction the
work of the executive committee of the State
Alliance in the legislature during the past
winter.
RESOLVED, that we, as farmers of Stearns
county, regardless of party, should by our vote
and influence strive to elect those to represent
US in the state legislature, who are known and
pledged to be i'll interest of the agricultural and
producing classes.
RESOLVED, that we heartily endorse the ac-
tion in the legislature of the Hon. Kittel Hal
vorson the representative Of the Fifth district,
of this county, and regard him as q true and
tried friend of the Farmers Alliance
RESOLVED, that time of resolutions is past,
and the time of action has come.
The resolutions were adopted.
1t was moved that the Alliance proceed to an
informal vote for president for the ensuing
year.
The following is the result:
ID. Cleveland IS; J. ID. Getcheil g. X. Halvor-
son, i; W. L. Kimmell, 2; o. G. Lyman, 2; E. H.
Atwood, l; q. NJ. Boss. l.
A formal ballot was then taken which result
ed in the election of s. A. Irish. J. B. Getchell
was elected vice president, f. H. Atwood, Sec
retary K. Halvorson, treasurer and W. E.
Kimmel lecturer.
Mr.. Irish was escorted to the chair, by a COM
mittee of three.
He made very neat speech in acknowledge
ment of the honor conferred upon him.
Brief addresses We're made by K. A, White,
M. Hogan and others.
Mr.. Lyman made motion that the subordi
nate Alliance pay into the treasury of the
County Alliance the sum of seventy-flve cents
each, semi-annualiy.
The motion was discussed at length, and then
withdrawn.
+ Mr.. Halvorson moved that q committee of
three be appointed on bylaws. It was carried
and Messrs. Atwood, Hogan and Halvorson
were appointed.
The Alliance rendered n Vote of thanks to the
village of Melrcse for the use of the hail.
The question OF bindm Irvine was preached
BUT no conclusion was reached. Adjourned.